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Clinical Research Project Manager, Hematology Oncology

Northwestern University · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Project Management$63k–$89k/yrFull-time

Job Summary

Manages all activities associated with biomedical &/or social-behavioral research studies considered very complex by the inclusion of several of the following: multiple investigators, teams, sites, sub-contracts, participants, longitudinal assessments/ interventions; &/or multi-million dollar budgets.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Provides complex scientific & technical leadership in determining research priorities & the plan, design & execution of research projects ensuring that programs of investigation meet specified objectives.
  • Plans, develops & implements new processes & protocols to support research studies & maximize/extend study capabilities.
  • Oversees completion of study activities per protocol.
  • Collaborating with nursing staff and Principal Investigator (PI) ascertains pretreatment & eligibility requirements; interviews participants & obtains social & medical histories; based on results determines & registers participants with appropriate sponsors; completes informed consent; determines & organizes patient's treatment and test schedules.
  • Ensures that study protocols are in compliance with appropriate rules & regulations & reviews study progress and recommends revisions, amendments, and/or other study changes as necessary to better meet needs of sponsors.
  • Manages conduct of experimental tests & procedures.
  • Closely monitors & documents patient's adverse events; partners with nursing staff in modifying dosages, tests & treatment schedule.
  • Reviews scientific literature & evaluates & recommends applicable techniques & procedures.
  • Analyzes, evaluates & interprets data to determine relevance to research.
  • Aids PI in developing statistical methods & models to analyze & report data based upon study requirements.
  • Prepares results & may co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & disseminates information via seminars, lectures, etc.
  • Creates data for use in grant submission & develop new proposals for research including obtaining financial support.
  • Acts as liaison between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions.
  • Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner.
  • Manages project data including processing, accuracy, analysis & evaluation of data ensuring that results meet project information and deliverable objectives.
  • PARTNERS WITH INTERNAL/EXTERNAL PROJECT AND IT STAFF TO CREATE, REVIEW, ANALYZE, INTERPRET, SUMMARIZE AND PREPARE PROGRESS & FINAL REPORTS.
  • PROVIDES CONSULTATION TO INTERNAL/EXTERNAL PROJECT STAFF ON APPROPRIATE DATA MANAGEMENT, METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES AND ANALYSIS OF DATA.
  • MAY CREATE &/OR MANAGE RESEARCH STUDY BUDGET WHICH MAY INCLUDE DECIDING ON & APPROVING EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS BASED ON BUDGET.
  • MONITORS ACCOUNTS.
  • Negotiates prices & specifications with vendors.
  • Purchases supplies, materials, equipment & services.
  • ENSURES APPROPRIATE ALLOCATION & COMPLIANCE.
  • COORDINATES & PARTICIPATES IN BUDGETARY NEGOTIATIONS WITH INDUSTRY SPONSORS.
  • TRAINING, DIRECTING, ASSIGNING DUTIES TO & MAY SUPERVISE LAB EE'S, STUDENTS, RESIDENTS &/OR FELLOWS.
  • ACTS AS A MENTOR IN REGARD TO EDUCATION OF JUNIOR COORDINATORS.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 5 years' research study or other relevant experience required;
  • Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience.
  • Supervisory or project management experience required.
  • Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parentalleave;tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life And Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

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